Wichita eagle., 1887-09-01
NORNAL NOTES.


still throng about us. The general interes
is undated. Frequent lectures and addresses
some not named or reported, tend to enliver
all. Prominent educators from abroad seen
to think our normal a favored place Of resort
We, of course, favor such gladly. Let th'
time vet remaining be well improved, no
alone by the visitors but by the visitors a
well.
Mental Philosophy scope of the les
son on mental science yesterday was an ex
haustive review of the entire subject. Ths
mind was divided into the intellect, sensi
bilities and the will.' These were subdividei
| into various classes-the intellect into pre-
sentative, representative and intuitive facul-
ties; the sensibilities into loves, hates, de
sires. ETC.: the will into choice and volition
These faculties and attributes were defined
the difference between perception and per
percept was shown and a lively time sue.
ceeded.
This class clearly demonstrated that the
time spent in the study of ply siology has
been well improved, and the knowledge de-
rived will no doubt be applied in the sctool
room for the benefit of the "youug idea
History-This recitation was lesson upon
| the most prominent statesmens, authors and
inventors of the constitutional period of the
United States, from 1877 to 1887. A great
diversity of opinion soon manifested itself,
owing to the political utilization of the mem
bers. 1t was rather friendly rivalry, how
ever, and served to give life to therecitation.
This class never lacks life and energy.
Grammar: This classiwas'' conducted in
the usual enterprising manner. "Verbs" at
tracted the attention OF the members and the
terms, synopsis, conjugation and properties
were all explained, discussed and illustrated.
Grammar is usually considered as dry, un-
interesting study, but this all depends upon
the manner Of its presentation-it can be
made very inseresting to pupils; give them
mechanical work." by using diagrams and
written illustrations of rules and definitions,
this class retains its members and interest as
the work progresses and csn not fail
to be conducive of good results.
Reading. The hour was very
pleasantly spent in isteningt to selections read
by the teachers. One entitled "Asleep at the
Switch" another ''The Childrens Hour" by
Longfellow, selection from speech of Car
lyle, selection from Shakespeares Othello |
1.-THE Last Hymn Each was criticised and !
discussed as to form, quality, tone, pitch and !
of voice Moderation in delivery |
was also urged, also distinct ennunciation. |
Drill was given in the latter
point by a concert exercise.
Methods of Instruction. was a lesson
BASED upon an outline which Prof. Mcneil
lad prepared. 1t consisted of questions Of
'ital Importance to teachers, especially upon
he manner of controlling pupils. The
'oints touched upon were: The aim of dis
ipline in school is to teach the pupils self
ontrol; the aim of teacher in managing a
chool is to secure the cooperation of all the
upils; the great secret of government is 'to
eep the pupils interested and uusv.nHo1
hreats snould be made, az the teacher will
E morally bound to enforce rash threats and
romises; the teacher should always be a G
lodel of neatness and of personal appear
nee; the teacher should have ready supply 3
f tact in managing and should take advan- =,
age of weak points" in pupils. This cover /
! much gronnd and the teachers can carry !
any of the good points made into their I
,hools with good effect. I
NatureI philosophy. The subject of cleo I
'icity was now turned to thunder and |
ghtnirg." This was classified into-zigzag
nd sheet lightning, chain and balllightning. | /
S air is most perfect non-conductor, the !
ectric fluid meets obstructions and is driven d
o m side to sidein passing through the at '
osphere, thus causing zigzag lightning. f
heet lightning is merely a reflection upon
le clouds of distant electrical action.
Spelling, the spelling of Eye olden times"
the subject which includes derivation, a
,cent, pronunciation and connection of U
ords Prof. Phillips is the right man in g
lie right place and the long list Of words he
ave of varied sounds as often was pronounc- +
|, showed that he makes special preparation
II his class Drills were given upon difficult u
of consonant sounds and OBJ Il
ure and occasional vowel sounds. Because q
is class is timid and don't answer rapidly, =
q professor must not think we are ignorant Il
the subject. Let us have more such men IL
our present corps of instructors to set
rrect examples for teachers to follow, who
oroughly understand the subjects they
ach and who make careful prepara-
IN before hand.
Hon. Rudolph Hatfield made an address ~
IL Of eloquence to the institute during the "
IL hour set apart for school organization. y el
was duly appreciated. Among his many SC SC
cd points were the following the State n
New York made the first appropriations
r institute work, followed by Massachu- r
is and other New England states. The
tie should authorize all such assemblies and
ovlde for their support. ''As the family ~ =,
so is the school, and as the school is, so is VI
e slater" If any one has the knowledge q
d capability to perform a certain line Of q
'rk he should be paid for doing it. As a s'
Lss the teachers are underpaid and should AZ
,o;vo ho.+or os Tha - th
ility cannot afford to make teaching pro- n'
sion and as a consequence the ranks have ~
be supplied by new recruits Teaching is "
noble work-the teacher takes human ma VI
re in the rough, before it has been changed
d transformed from the real to the affected, ~
d seeks to develop in the child '"
grand and harmonious character More ~
'ponsioilties rests upon the teacher becau-
on the children depend the future citizens g
the nation. A lawyer is responsible only "
his clients q nhysicisn q his fiarts tho Hl